Maine Defeats Rhode Island 71-65 After Second-Half Comeback

Maine secures 65-71 victory over Rhode Island

Maine overcame a challenging start to defeat Rhode Island 71-65 on November 10, 2026, according to a game summary reported by NCAA.com.

The Black Bears managed to pull away in the second half after trailing 28-37 at the end of the first period. While Rhode Island showed early dominance, Maine’s efficiency from the floor and the free-throw line eventually dictated the tempo of the game.

The final scoring breakdown reveals momentum swung between the two halves. Maine entered the locker room down by nine points but finished the contest with a 37-34 advantage in the second period to seal the win.

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Maine offensive efficiency

Maine’s victory was built on a balanced scoring attack and a high percentage from the charity stripe. The team shot 45.5% from the field and an impressive 69.2% on free throws during the matchup.

Individual performances were key to sustaining the second-half surge. DeAndre Williams played a heavy workload, logging 34.4 minutes and contributing 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting. He also added five rebounds and three assists to his stat line.

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Ayden Evans provided interior support, scoring 10 points while shooting 4-of-7 from the field. He also recorded four rebounds and one assist in 18.3 minutes of play.

Player	Min	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	PTS
DeAndre Williams	34.4	4-10	0-2	5-5	5	3	10
Ayden Evans	18.3	4-7	1-2	1-2	4	0	10
Killian Gribben	21.7	0-4	0-0	2-2	5	6	2
Darius Lopes	21.3	4-7	3-5	2-2	2	0	8
Ace Flagg	20.8	2-4	1-3	2-3	2	2	7
Villiam Garcia Adsten	23.8	2-3	1-1	2-8	6	1	7

Maine struggled with ball security and turnovers

While the scoring was distributed, Maine struggled with ball security throughout the game. The team recorded 18 turnovers, a figure that likely prevented an even more decisive margin of victory.

Rhode Island erases a five-point halftime deficit to beat Maine, 71-65. Williamson leads the way with 18 points, five assists and five threes, while J. Fontenet II posts a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. All five URI starters score in double figures Rams are 3-0

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Killian Gribben acted as a primary playmaker despite his low scoring output, contributing six assists in 21.7 minutes. Darius Lopes also provided perimeter threat, making three-pointers on five attempts.

The defensive effort was anchored by Villiam Garcia Adsten and Killian Gribben, who combined for eight rebounds and two blocks. Yanis Bamba, despite a quiet night offensively with 2 points on 0-for-4 shooting, played 22.7 minutes and contributed two rebounds.

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Maine won an early-season game by recovering from a deficit against Rhode Island. The Black Bears’ ability to convert 18 of 26 free-throw attempts proved to be the mathematical difference in a game decided by only six points.